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West Lyon High School

1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, West Lyon High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Lyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Lyon High School's student population of 307 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Lyon High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Lyon High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#95 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Lyon High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Lyon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Lyon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Lyon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Lyon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Lyon High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
92%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Lyon High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Lyon High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of West Lyon High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Lyon High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Lyon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Lyon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Lyon High School's ranking?
West Lyon High School is ranked #95 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Lyon High School?
The graduation rate of West Lyon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Lyon High School?
307 students attend West Lyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Lyon High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lyon High School?
West Lyon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Lyon High School offer ?
West Lyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Lyon High School part of?
West Lyon High School is part of West Lyon Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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